Alumnae of Northwestern University 2025–26 Graduate Fellowship
I am very grateful for the [Alumnae Graduate Fellowship] program because it gave me the support necessary to fully immerse myself in seeking research and practical experiences during my graduate studies, which will undoubtedly shape my future career.”
Past Award Recipient
Applications are now open for the Alumnae of Northwestern University Graduate Fellowship for 2025–26. The Alumnae of Northwestern University offers this fellowship to Northwestern graduates who show promise of achieving distinction in their field and bringing credit to the University. Awardees will receive from $10,000–$20,000 toward graduate tuition. Criteria for selection include quality of scholarship, leadership, community service, professional experience, and financial need.
Northwestern graduates who have completed a degree before the fall of 2025 and are seeking an additional degree from Northwestern in a terminal Master’s program are eligible to apply. Applicants may be newly admitted or currently enrolled as full-time students in a single terminal Master’s degree program at Northwestern during the 2025–26 academic year. Dual degree programs are not eligible.
The following materials must be submitted at the same time to be considered:
- Completed Application Form
- Personal Statement (uploaded to application form)
- Current Resumé (uploaded to application form)
- Proof of Acceptance to terminal Master's degree program (uploaded to application form)
- Academic Transcript(s) from Northwestern (uploaded to application form; original not needed).
Additionally, the following materials must be submitted via email:
- Two Letters of Recommendation from persons who can evaluate your qualifications. Each letter is to be submitted as an attachment sent directly from the recommender.
All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM CT on Friday, April 11. Applicants will be notified when their completed applications—including letters of recommendation—are received.
Award recipients will be notified by Sunday, June 1. Please email Alumnae.Grad.Fellowships@gmail.com with any questions.
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